Hassan Ayariga, the founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of appropriating his party’s ’24-hour economy’ initiative without proper acknowledgment.
He argued that this concept, central to the APC’s economic strategy, has been openly taken by the NDC.
During a recent event at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium, where the APC launched its manifesto titled “Nation’s Manifesto: Transforming Ghana and Restoring Hope,” Ayariga emphasized that the party has long advocated for this approach to revitalize Ghana’s economy.
He noted that extending work hours could enhance efficiency in meeting global demands, attract foreign investments, and improve citizens’ living standards.
Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, the APC’s vice presidential candidate, reinforced Ayariga’s claims by stating that the ’24-hour economy’ was first introduced by the APC back in 2016.
He described the NDC’s adoption of the policy as an unauthorized take on the APC’s platform, declaring it a misappropriation of their manifesto.
“The 24-hour economy was introduced by Hassan Ayariga in 2016 and 2024. It is not for the NDC. It is a stolen manifesto policy by the NDC,” he stated.